The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is urging all levels of government to remove internal trade barriers that restrict the movement of goods, services and labour across Canada ahead of the Committee on Internal Trade meeting and potential US tariffs. CFIB Senior Policy Analyst SeoRhin Yoo said, “We have a real opportunity to fix … Read more
According to a new report by the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), newcomer entrepreneurs who have been in Canada for less than 10 years own over seven per cent of businesses but face more challenges such as securing financing, navigating regulations, and building networks. The report highlights the vital role these entrepreneurs play. CFIB Director … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released findings from a new study, which show that nearly one in five small- and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are experiencing canceled or paused orders due to the ongoing uncertainty around US-Canada tariffs. That number rises to 34% among exporters. CFIB Chief Economist and Vice-President of Research Simon Gaudreault states, “The … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) released new data showing that as the two-month GST/HST holiday comes to an end, only 5% of small businesses saw stronger sales compared to the same period last year. CFIB president Dan Kelly stated, “[…] the government’s GST holiday was a flop for small businesses. For many retailers, it was an … Read more
In a press release, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) stated that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will proceed with taxing the small business carbon tax rebates despite repeated commitments from the Minister of Finance. CFIB president Dan Kelly commented,“After waiting five years for the government to get around to rebating a share of carbon tax revenue … Read more
Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) President Dan Kelly and CFIB Executive Vice-President of Advocacy Corinne Pohlmann issued the following statement on February 3: “Today’s announcement of a pause in the use of tariffs in Canada-U.S. trade is a welcome relief for small businesses. But as the threat of tariffs continues to loom, the ongoing uncertainty will make it challenging … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business issued the following statement on February 2: “The 25% tariffs on Canadian products, announced by President Trump, are deeply disappointing and will hit small businesses (SMEs) hard on both sides of the border.[…]Trade is not just a big business issue – over half (51%) of Canada’s small businesses are … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) is not awarding any government the Golden Scissors Award, the top prize for cutting red tape. While no government earned the award this year, CFIB is recognizing promising efforts with an honourable mention and two “Ones to Watch” Awards this year. “We saw some promising initiatives in 2024, but … Read more
The Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) has announced the 2025 Paperweight Awards, showcasing the “most egregious examples of red tape mismanagement across Canada.” This year’s winner is the Manitoba Government for “backtracking on regulatory accountability with the introduction of Bill 16. Manitoba’s Regulatory Accountability Reporting Act and Amendments to The Statutes and Regulations Act strips away … Read more
As part of Red Tape Awareness Week, the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB), in partnership with Intuit QuickBooks, released a report showing that in 2024, small businesses spent 735 hours complying with regulations. Over a third of that (roughly 32 business days) is spent on “[…] red tape that could be eliminated without compromising … Read more
